2024 Westphest Senior Exhibitions
May 28, 2024
CELEBRATING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, THESIS PROJECTS, CREATIVE WORK, AND SEASONAL PERFORMANCES FROM THE ANTOINETTE WESTPHAL COLLEGE OF MEDIA ARTS & DESIGN
MAY & JUNE 2024
The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design presents our annual student showcase celebrating academic achievements, creative work, thesis projects, and seasonal performances. Celebrate the next generation of creative thinkers, multidisciplinary designers, and innovative makers at our WestPhest Showcase.
PRODUCT DESIGN THESIS EXHIBITION: IN TUNE
Thursday, May 30 to June 2 | Opening Reception: May 30, 4:30-7:30pm
Leonard Pearlstein Gallery
3401 Filbert Street
Step into the realm of innovation and creativity at the Product Design Thesis Exhibition: In Tune. This collection of work offers a glimpse into the future of design, featuring a diverse range of projects from 25 graduating students.
We are happy to invite you all to the opening reception of the exhibition occurring on Thursday, May 30th from 4:30-7:30pm. Please join us as we celebrate the culmination of countless hours of hard work and dedication by the class of 2024.
The exhibition will remain open to the public for free, no RSVP necessary, from May 31st-June 2nd.
Schedule:
Reception Thursday, May 30 | 4:30-7:30pm
Friday May 31 | 12-6pm
Saturday-Sunday, June 1 - June 2 | 12-8pm
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LAWN JAWN
Friday, May 31 | 1-5pm
3400 Block of Filbert Street
Between 34th and 36th streets; behind The URBN Center
Lawn Jawn is an Annual Spring Festival hosted by Flux and Drexel’s Music Industry Program. This year we’re presenting an eclectic group of artists & bands who are bound to get you off your feet and moving - energy is the only prerequisite. Join us on Friday, May 31st from 1:00 - 5:00pm for this free event at 34th & Filbert street. We'll be in the URBN Annex to celebrate with great music, food trucks, an art market featuring student vendors, lawn games, and more.
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENT EXHIBITION
Friday, June 7 | 6-9pm
Leonard Pearlstein Gallery
3401 Filbert Street
Unlock the lens to a kaleidoscope of perspectives at our final exhibition event for photography students! Enter a world where every click of the shutter captures a unique story waiting to be told. From the ethereal beauty of nature to the gritty realism of urban life, our talented photographers invite you to journey through their diverse visions and interpretations of the world. Join us for an evening of discovery and revelation as we unveil a gallery of images that evoke emotion, provoke thought, and ignite imagination. Prepare to be transported, challenged, and inspired by the artistry and passion of our emerging photographic talents!
the 2024 iteration of Drexel’s annual fashion extravaganza. With a focus on cultivating design from identity, the 2024 Drexel Fashion Show promises to be inspirational and forward-thinking. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8, at 4:00 PM, as we, infuse Broad Street with a night of unparalleled creative brilliance!
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DESIGN & MERCHANDISING STUDENT EXHIBITION
Tuesday, June 11 | 6-8pm
Leonard Pearlstein Gallery
3401 Filbert Street
Join us for an AMAZING One-Night Only event in the Pearlstein Gallery located inside of the URBN Annex Building on Tuesday June 11!
In a world where fashion and sustainability intertwine, students from the Design and Merchandising Program will showcase a diverse range of creative projects, business plans, and research at their upcoming senior show.
From sustainable leather alternatives to an innovative resale program, they will explore novel solutions for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Research will examine body positivity on the runway, while a sustainable collection for Selkie will demonstrate the harmonious coexistence of style and sustainability. Business plans, such as Earthminds, will propose strategies to educate and inspire change.
Research will investigate the impact of meaningful events on local retailers, the evolution of fashion brand storytelling, consumer insights, 3D design, the symbiotic relationship between film and fashion, micro influencers, and immersive retail experiences as key drivers of emotional connection. Studies on equitable haircare and the rise of social media authenticity will challenge conventional notions of beauty.
Through their passion, creativity, and commitment to sustainability, these future leaders will demonstrate the transformative power of knowledge and shared vision for a better tomorrow in the fashion industry. Attendees can expect to be inspired by the innovative ideas and groundbreaking solutions presented at this eagerly anticipated senior show.
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GRAPHIC DESIGN SENIOR SHOW EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION
Thursday, June 13 | 5-8pm
Leonard Pearlstein Gallery
3401 Filbert Street
Each year, Graphic Design seniors showcase their creative work to family, friends, industry professionals, and the Drexel community. The Graphic Design Senior Show Exhibition and Reception is on Thursday, June 13th. In the weeks leading up to the exhibition event, visit the Graphic Design Instagram and Facebook for student spotlights and project teasers. The Senior Show Awards will be announced at the Exhibition Event and shared on social media Friday, June 14th.
The 2024 Graphic Design Senior Show Exhibition offers viewers the opportunity to see stunning work and meet our newly minted designers. Graphic Design seniors will exhibit projects that showcase their versatility and talent. Highlights include senior capstone projects, book design, packaging, publication design, web design, wayfinding, exhibition design, and motion graphics.
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